Candidasa is located at Samuh - Bugbug village, Karangasem district. It is about 65 km from Denpasar, 85 km from the airport and 12 km from Amlapura. However as more people discover that there is quite a bit to see and do in Candidasa the area is developing rapidly with many first class hotels now sprouting up.
Besides being near many top dive spots, Candidasa is near many cultural treasures -
Pura Besakih and Tenganan Village. For those looking for a holiday off the beaten track a few days in Candidasa would be a welcome respite.